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Pinedale man arrested for crashing into parade route TWO OFFICERS, 13 PARADE GOERS INJURED By Molly Ann Howell Sun Correspondent

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Pinedale man was arrested after he drove through parade barricades and hit several people during the opening parade of the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial Centennial Celebration. The parade was in progress at approximately 7:50 pm on Aug. 4 when Gallup Police officers received a report of individuals drinking alcohol inside a beige Chevrolet Tahoe parked along the parade route in the area of South Seventh Street and West Coal Avenue. As the Gallup officers approached the Tahoe to make contact with the occupants, the driver put the Tahoe into drive and took off, heading east on West Coal Avenue. The officers, who were still on foot, attempted to stop the driver but were unsuccessful. Both officers, who were later identified as Elijah Bowman and Gilbert Gonzales, were injured. The Tahoe continued eastbound on West Coal Avenue toward parade participants while officers attempted to move spectators out of the SUV’s path. The Tahoe then continued southbound on South Second Street and later east onto Highway 66. The Tahoe suddenly turned south and struck a parked vehicle. The vehicle then backed into a New Mexico State Police unit as officers moved in. The officers then removed the three people who were in the Tahoe and took them into custody.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT County taking over Red Rock Park

Jeﬀ Irving, 33, of Pinedale, was the one allegedly driving the beige Chevrolet Tahoe that drove into the parade route during the opening parade of the Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial Centennial Celebration on Aug. 13. Photo Credit: Merrisha Livingston Echelon Cadman was at the parade with her family, and she got pushed over when people were hurrying to get away from the SUV. “… [All] of a sudden you heard people shouting and screaming ‘get out of the way, get out of the way’ and then that gold colored SUV came flying down and it started going eastbound, that’s all you could see,” Cadman said of the incident. “And then the crowd just took off and all you could see was people screaming. All you could hear was people running. I was getting up to not necessarily investigate, but to make a getaway, and I was shoved and I ended up on the ground.” Cadman said that after she got pushed onto the ground, she laid there for about 15 seconds before getting up again. She said that while she was laying on the ground, all she could feel was shock and fear. “First of all I was in disbelief,

shocked, and then once I hit the pavement it was fear, like raw fear,” she said. Cadman said a lot of families got separated, and people were yelling for their children and loved ones. She said that when the incident happened, her 14 year old son had been getting snacks, so it took some time for her to reunite with him and the rest of the people she had come to the parade with. Fifteen people were transported to area hospitals after sustaining non-life-threatening injuries in this incident, including Bowman and Gonzales. The driver of the vehicle has been identified as Jeff Kenn Irving, 33, of Pinedale, N.M. He is now facing charges of an aggravated DWI (2nd offense), accident involving injury/great bodily harm, 14 counts of an accident involving personal injuries that did not cause great bodily harm, aggravated fleeing, driving with a suspended/revoked license,

Besides Irving, there were two other occupants inside the beige Chevrolet Tahoe. They were transported to the Gallup Detox Center. Photo Credit: Merrisha Livingston expired registration, and driving without insurance. Two passengers in the Tahoe, a 23-year-old male and a 29-year-old male, were detained and taken to the Gallup Detox Center. At this time, there is no reason to suspect this crime was motivated by hate. In addition, no shots were fired during this incident. Contrary to rumors circulating on social media, there were no fatalities in this incident. New Mexico State Police are leading this investigation. The investigation is being conducted in coordination with the Gallup Police Department. The New Mexico State Police Crash Reconstruction and Drone units are also assisting. Mark Soriano, a spokesperson for the New Mexico State Police, said that the agency is dedicated to the safety and security of the people of New Mexico. “The New Mexico State Police want to let the public know how seriously our agency

takes matters of safety and security when it comes to events of this nature. We want the public to know - especially the community members in Gallup, and those who attend the Intertribal Ceremonial centennial celebration – we want to ensure them that the event is safe, and we want them to continue to attend the event […}. We encourage them to continue with their plans to celebrate this important milestone in Gallup,” Soriano said in an interview with the Sun. State Police will provide an increased presence for the remainder of the 100th Gallup Intertribal Ceremonial to ensure a safe celebration, and the parade route for the Aug. 13 day parade has been changed. The parade route will be on Route 66 and Coal Avenue between Eighth Street and Second Street. All streets, within this area, will be closed to on-street parking from 12 am to 3 pm. ADA parking is available in the Cultural Center parking lot.

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UPCOMING ELECTION Jonathan Nez announces his running mate

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are plans for a new regional senior citizens center, finishing East Nizhoni Boulevard and, at the behest of Councilor Fran Palochak, Dist. 4, surfacing Mentmore Road. “I’m gonna throw a wrench in this whole thing. Sorry,” she said. “I need a design for Mentmore Road. Those people have been dealing with a horrible, dangerous road for the longest time, and I told them when I got elected that once Carbon Coal Road was fi nished, I would work hard to get that paved. It is not on your

list but it should be.” The whole project will cost about $1.5 million, but a request for $100,000 in design funding was added to the list to ensure Palochak’s ability to apply for that in the next year. Councilor Linda Garcia, Dist. 1, asked about progress on plans for the new Regional Senior Center. “It’s in the design stage now,” Strain said. The senior center is half of a project that will also include a new recreation center. The whole complex is expected to cost $10

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ater and water-related projects top the city’s priority list for capital improvements in the next year,

million, so the city hopes to apply for it in halves this year and next year, City Manager Maryann Ustick said. “We could have ground broken within two years,” Mayor Louie Bonaguidi said, noting that about $5 million in funding is included in a state bond measure that will be on the ballot in November. “Ninety percent of those pass, so the money will be coming through that bond,” he said. The state requires municipalities to submit a five-year capital improvements plan at the beginning of each fiscal year to facilitate funding plans. State agencies use the master list to analyze proposed capital outlay bills during State Legislative sessions. While cities are only asked to prioritize their top five projects, they were chosen from a much longer 20-year project wish list that includes 73 projects totaling more than $336 million, Strain said.

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but other plans are also in store. The city council approved the list, with one addition, with a little more than a week to spare on the Aug. 19 state deadline. The short list is important because it locks in those priorities for funding opportunities from the state for a year. Topping the list are new water wells, wastewater treatment plant improvements and replacing cast iron pipes underground, some of which date back to the 1920s. “We are in desperate need of our wells,” Planning and Development Director C.B. Strain said. Rounding out the short list

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Water rises to top of city improvement wish list

NEWS

Under new management COUNTY TO TAKE OVER OPERATIONS OF RED ROCK PARK By Holly J. Wagner Sun Correspondent

he city and county have ambitious plans for Red Rock Park, and took a big step toward realizing them recently with an agreement for the county to manage the property that was agreed upon during the Aug. 9 city council meeting. “This is really a big deal. [...] We’ve been in conversation about Red Rock State Park for over a year,” Mayor Louie Bonaguidi said, explaining the park was initially a partnership of the city, state and the Gallup Inter-Tribal Ceremonial. “Around 1991 the state said they wanted no part of it and deeded it over to the city. All these years, all we’ve ever done with the park is Band-Aid the facility.” Starting Oct. 1, the county will take over operating the park. The city will retain ownership and rights to use the facility, as well as control of

The campgrounds at Red Rock Park. Photo Credit: VisitGallup.com the Native American museum. The contract runs until June 30, 2027, but has wiggle room to end the deal if either party is dissatisfied with the results. “We are not giving up anything,” Bonaguidi said. “This is two groups coming together for the betterment of the facility. They will match everything we put into it. They will run it.” Benefits include working together to get grant funding

to make improvements, something County Manager Anthony Dimas said is well under way, as the county commission approved it July 28. “We are working on a $7 million grant application,” Dimas said, adding that he and County Chairman Billy Moore met with Gov. Michelle Lujan-Grisham on Aug. 8. “It does look promising. We have another source the governor’s

office told us to look at. [...] We are hoping to get $7 million this year and another $7 million next year.” The county is also eyeing a second road into the property, Dimas said. “The right of way is already there for the road from White Cliffs, under the park at the second entrance. Even if it is just for emergencies or to let people out after events, it’s going to come in handy,” Dimas said. Councilor Fran Palochak, Dist. 4, had to be reassured it was a good move. She was concerned about existing events a nd employees remaining under the same terms. All of the city’s agreements with event producers – Best of the Best, Wild Thing, the Ceremonial, the Lions Club rodeo and an annual employee appreciation dinner – will remain in effect. “We’re going to honor all the events here,” Moore said. “It seems like there was some

confusion that we are going to go in and make big changes. We’re looking to try to minimize any changes at all.” The three city employees posted at Red Rock will be given the option to continue their jobs as county employees, or stay with the city in different jobs. “If they want to move over, we will take ‘em,” Dimas said. “We’re ready to expand to 10 staff out there.” The deal also provides for retaining institutional knowledge, allowing for city employees to work on special events at the county’s expense. The city will pay the county $337,500 to run the park from October through June 30, and $450,000 per year after that. If operating the park costs less than that, any overage will go toward park improvements. The city will continue providing utility service, for which the county will pay out of park operations fees. “This gives us a chance to make that facility blossom,” Bonaguidi said. “To me it’s a crown jewel. There is no other community anywhere that has such a facility as we have.”

Contact: Maryann Ustick, City Manager Office: (505) 863-1220 mustick@gallupnm.gov

Parade Route, ADA Parking, Hard Closures, Contact Number FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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GALLUP, NM (August 9, 2022) – Please join us on August 13, 2022 at 10:00am for the 100th Inter-Tribal Ceremonial Saturday Parade. A new parade route has been designed to help ensure the safety of participants and spectators. The parade route will be on Route 66 and Coal Avenue between 8th Street and 2nd Street. All streets, within this area, will be closed to on-street parking from 12am-3pm. There will be no vehicular access to the affected businesses on this route. All business owners, employees and customers must park outside of the parade perimeter and access the businesses on foot. ADA/disabled persons parking is available in the cultural center parking lot. Please see map for details on parade route, ADA/disabled person parking and closures. For information, please call the Gallup Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial Association at (800) 370-8232.

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PUBLIC SAFETY

WEEKLY DWI REPORT Staff Reports Featured DWI

Lambert Bitsue June 3, 6:26 pm DWI (Sixth) A minor collision led to Lambert Bitsue, 61, of Twin Lakes, adding his sixth entry to a laundry list of DWIs. Gallup Officer Iris Pinero was on routine patrols when Metro Dispatch advised of a crash near the intersection of Marguerite Street and West Highway 66. Pinero traveled to the scene and found one of the

vehicles involved, a tan GMC Yukon. She spoke to the driver, Bitsue, and noticed he showed signs of intoxication including bloodshot eyes and a smell of alcohol on his person. Bitsue said the engine was off and he couldn’t turn it. He was unclear answering Pinero’s questions, where he admitted consuming a pint of Importers Vodka prior to driving. He agreed to take the Standard Field Sobriety Tests, but once he exited the vehicle he did not follow Pinero and then stated he did not want to perform the tests. Pinero spoke to a witness at the scene, who said they were waiting at the intersection when Bitsue made a wide turn and struck their vehicle. The second driver said Bitsue’s vehicle had shut off after the collision and he tried to start it, so he exited his vehicle and took the keys from Bitsue and

said to stay there until police arrived. Bitsue was examined by Medstar personnel but did not cooperate with their questions and was transported to Gallup Indian Medical Center. Based on the circumstances and observations, Pinero placed Bitsue under arrest for driving under the influence and obtained a blood draw warrant from Magistrate Judge Virginia Yazzie. After receiving medical clearance, Bitsue was transported to Rehoboth Christian Hospital for the blood draw before being tra nspor ted to McKinley County Adult Detention Center and booked for DWI (sixth) and driving while license revoked. His preliminary examination is set for Aug. 31. Name: Gerald Lee Age: 36 Arrested: May 14 Charge:

Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Sentenced on July 22, community service Name: John Adrian Cardona Age: 32 Arrested: April 21 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Sentencing hearing on Aug. 17 Name: Derrick Paul Jameson Age: 26 Arrested: April 22 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Status: Motion hearing on Sept. 7 Name: Amya Nicole Largo Age: 21

Arrested: May 18 Charge: Aggravated DWI Status: Motion hearing on Sept. 1 Name: Traicinda Marie Yazzie Age: 26 Charge: DWI Alcohol/ Drugs Arrested: May 15 Status: Motion hearing on Sept. 1 Name: Spencer J. Ashley Age: 39 Charge: Aggravated DWI (Second) Arrested: May 15 Status: Plea and disposition hearing on Aug. 23

Weekly Police Activity Reports COULD BE YOUR REWARD IF YOUR CALL LEADS TO AN ARREST! WHAT: $6,500 White Storage Shed Stolen

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WHERE: Gallup Flea Market WHEN: Between May 25-28, 2022 (Wednesday - Sunday)

Staff Reports F E N TA Y N L A N D A TODDLER Gallup, Aug. 5 On Aug. 5, around 12:30 pm, McKinley County Sheriff’s Officers Lionel Desiderio and Patrick Largo were dispatched to the Denny’s at 836 U.S. Hwy. 491 when Metro Dispatch informed them of a suspicious man driving a gray GMC Yukon with Arizona plates. When the officers arrived on the scene, they found a man who was identified as Colby Livingston in a SUV that matched that description. When Largo approached Liv ingston, 21, he noticed that the ma n wa s holding some burnt aluminum foil and a plastic straw. Largo also found a small blue pill

inside the foil. According to his report, Desiderio determined that the blue pill was fentanyl. The officers also found a three-year-old child in the backseat of Livingston’s car. Livingston was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and child abuse. Livingston’s court date had not been set by press time.

INDIAN COUNTRY

Jonathan Nez announces running mate serve the Navajo Nation at this next level. Our past experience and current expertise provide us with insight to the Nation’s toughest issues and a platform for creative solutions. I am confident that President Nez

selected a significantly qualified vice-presidential candidate with a true heart for the people. He

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JONATHAN NEZ | SEE PAGE 13

Navajo Nation Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates Jonathan Nez and Chad Abeyta with their families at Navajo Veterans Memorial Park in Window Rock, Ariz. on Aug. 8. Photo Credit: Jared Touchin Staff Reports

advocates for the best interest of the Navajo people. My family and I look forward to taking on the challenge of serving all Navajo people,” Abeyta said. Abeyta’s wife is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation who was raised in To’hajiilee, N.M. by her másání. Paulene holds dual bachelor’s degrees from the University of New Mexico and a juris doctor degree from the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law. She is an Emerge New Mex ico A lu m na a nd wa s inf luential in coordinating grassroots campaign efforts for former Congresswoman Deb Haaland. She is also the current Vice President of the To’hajiilee Community School Board of Education and serves as a board of director for the National Native American Bar Association. She works in the Natural Resources Unit at the Navajo Nation Department of Justice where she provides legal direction regarding a wide range of environmental legal issues including statutory and regulatory authority, contracts and procurement issues, and intergovernmental agreements. “Our family is excited for the opportunity to continue to

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INDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation Presidential candidate Jonathan Nez was joined by his wife, Phefelia Nez and their children, at the Navajo Veterans Memorial Park in Window Rock, Ariz. on Aug. 8 as he announced that Chad Abeyta, a Navajo veteran, attorney, husband, and father from New Mexico will be his running mate for the upcoming Navajo Nation general election. The 33-year-old vice presidential candidate is originally from Alamo, N.M., located on the eastern side of the Navajo Nation. He is Tó Baazhní’ázhí and born for Chishí. His maternal grandfather is Kiis’áanii and his paternal grandfather is Áshhí. Abeyta was joined by his wife, Paulene Abeyta, their two children Hailey and Myles, and nephews Joseph and Michael for the announcement. Abeyta served in the U.S. Air Force and traveled abroad three times in suppor t of Operation Enduring Freedom a nd O per at ion Un i f ied Protector. He earned a bachelor’s degree and juris doctor degree from the University of New Mexico. He also earned a Master of Laws Degree from

the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law. Abeyta returned to the Navajo Nation immediately after graduation and began serving the Navajo Nation as an attorney with the Office of Legislative Counsel. His professional experience includes policy writing, legislative drafting, labor relations and employment law, providing legal advice to clients, litigation, and leadership on a non-profit board. Abeyta and his wife currently reside in To’hajiilee, N.M. with their children and two dogs. “I a m honor e d t o b e selected as a candidate for Vice President of the Navajo Nation. My wife and I are evidence of President Nez’s commitment to bring our young Navajo people home to serve and become leaders. My family and I are here today to join President Nez, First Lady, and the team to continue that mission for the Navajo Nation and our people,” Abeyta said. He went on to praise the work Nez has done so far as Navajo Nation President. “President Jonathan Nez has demonstrated outstanding leadership, especially during this unprecedented time as he continually works and

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Pres. Nez approves funding for Shiprock hotel, restaurant, other projects Staff Reports

INDOW ROCK, Ariz. – Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez was joined by Council Delegate Otto Tso on Aug. 8

as he signed into law three resolutions appropriating funding for several communities for senior center projects, veterans centers, water and electricity projects, to construct a new hotel and

Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Council Delegate Otto Tso joined by Arizona State University students at the Oﬃce of the President and Vice President in Window Rock, Ariz. on Aug. 8. Photo Credit: OPVP restaurant, and to fund the Navajo Nation’s upcoming

general election. The resolutions were passed by the

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Navajo Nation leaders honor the life of Gibson B. Jones Staff Reports

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avajo Nation President Jonathan Nez and Vice President Myron Lizer offered their condolences to the family of U.S. Army Veteran and renowned Steamboat, Ariz., community member, Gibson B. Jones, on Aug. 9. Jones passed away on Aug. 5 at the age of 76. Jones was born July 27, 1946 and was Naasht’ézhí Din’é Tábaahí (Zuni Edgewater Clan), born for Tódích’iinii (Bitter Water Clan). His maternal grandfather was Tsi’naajinii (Black Streak Wood People Clan) and his paternal grandfather was Tótsohnii (Big Water Clan). “We honor and cherish Mr. Gibson Jones’ service to the Navajo Nation and the United States Army. We are saddened to hear of his passing, but we recognize that he leaves behind a lasting legacy based on his honorable military service and strong character that exemplified community service for all Navajo People to learn from. On behalf of the Navajo Nation

Gilbert B. Jones’ military career began Feb. 10, 1968, when he began serving in the 168th Engineer Combat Unit as a National Defense classiﬁed mechanic. After four years of service, he was honorably discharged on Feb. 17, 1972 after having earned a National Defense Service Medal, a Marksman Medal, and a Vietnam Service Medal. Photo Credit: OPVP Office of the President and Vice President, we offer our prayers for strength and comfort for his family and loved ones as they lay him to rest,” Nez said. Jones’ military career began Feb. 10, 1968, when he began serving in the 168th Engineer Combat Unit as a National Defense classified mechanic. After four years of service,

he was honorably discharged on Feb. 17, 1972 after having earned a National Defense Service Medal, a Marksman Medal, and a Vietnam Service Medal. After his military service, Jones returned home to serve other Navajo veterans through the Navajo Nation Veterans Association in the Window Rock, Chinle, and Tuba City regional offices as an advocate, before eventually moving to Phoenix, Ariz. to do the same. “May the Lord grant peace among the family of Gibson Jones a nd g ive t hem t he strength to reflect on his life with gratitude for who he was and those he helped during his lifetime. As a veteran, he spent the majority of his life serving his fellow Navajo veterans and that is a true testament to his heart for service. We thank his family for allowing us to join in honoring his life,” Lizer said. Jones’ is survived by his children, Gibson Jones Jr., Zachery Jones, and Treina Jones as well as his first wife Alice Sam and second wife Lilly Nockidine.

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Gov. Lujan Grisham launches statewide broadband grant pilot program

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CONNECT NEW MEXICO PILOT PROGRAM WILL DELIVER LARGEST BROADBAND EXPANSION IN STATE HISTORY Staff Reports

“The pandemic exposed dire connectivity challenges for fa milies a nd lea r ners across the State,” Connect New Mexico Council Interim Chair Kimball Sekaquaptew said. “The Connect New Mexico Pilot Program will deploy available resources in a timely manner, while our Council prepares for the arrival of additional federal funding.” “The fi rst grant program of this kind sends a strong signal that we are serious about bringing broadband to rural New Mexico and realizing our goal of reaching all new Mexicans with high-speed broadband,” Senator Michael Padilla said. “ E v e r y New Me x ic a n

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham deserves affordable access to quality high-speed internet. High-speed internet is essential for work, education, and modern-day life, but unfortunately many families in our rural areas still live without access at home or even nearby.

The Connect New Mexico pilot project - providing broadband funding to underserved communities throughout our state - is the culmination of years of work to ensure that all New Mexicans have the tools they need to remain connected and competitive in today’s society,” House Bill 10 sponsors Rep. Natalie Figueroa, Rep. Joy Garratt, Rep. Susan K. Herrera, Rep. Candie G. Sweetser, and Rep. Christine Chandle said. The matching grant program is the result of robust engagement with and input from the Connect New Mexico Council and is built upon well-established best practices from across the country.

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ANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced the launch of a statewide broadband grant program that will leverage $123 million in funding for the largest broadband expansion effort in the state’s history on Aug. 10. The Connect New Mexico Pilot Program will award grants to cover up to 75% of total project costs for network expansion in unserved and underserved areas of the state. A wide array of applicants – including local governments, tribal communities, schools, nonprofits, cooperatives, and broadband service providers – are all eligible to apply for state grant support in pursuit of universal broadband access. “Broadband is an essential element of a modern, efficient, and effective infrastructure system,” Lujan Grisham said. “The Connect New Mexico program opens an exciting new chapter in broadband infrastr ucture investment and digital equity collaboration throughout New Mexico, investing millions and millions of dollars to provide quality and affordable broadband service across the state.” The Connect New Mexico Pilot Program is designed as a forerunner to the Connect New Mexico Broadband Grant Program, established in 2021 under the Connect New Mexico Act and currently subject to administrative rulemaking as required by law. At least $70 million in additional state funding will be available for the next round of Connect New Mexico investment, expected in 2023. Toget her t he Con nec t New Mexico programs will deliver nearly $200 million in

broadband expansion grants over the next few years, building on state investments in broadband development made throughout the Lujan Grisham administration. The funding for the Connect New Mexico Pilot Program was part of legislation enacted by Lujan Grisham in late 2021, which appropriated federal American Rescue Plan Act funds for state use. The New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion published a Notice of Funding Opportunity formally opening its Connect New Mexico Pilot Program on Aug. 10. Applications for the Pilot Program will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis across three waves. This format recognizes that some entities are further prepared to submit a strong proposal in the near-term, whereas others may require more time. The closing dates for the three waves are: Wave One (Sept. 23); Wave Two (Dec. 9); Wave Three (Feb. 27). All application content – including the NOFO, application template, interactive broadband map, and other helpful materials – are available on the Office of Broadband Access and Expansion website for the Pilot Program. “The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion has been working hard to build capacity, invest in community engagement and technical assistance resources, a nd i n s pi r e m e a n i n g f u l cross-sector collaboration,” Office of Broadband Access and Expansion Director Kelly Schlegel said. “We’re eager to put historic state and federal investment in broadband expansion to work for New Mexicans desperate for better connectivity.”

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More mental health help for veterans THREE-DIGIT NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION, CRISIS PHONE NUMBER DEBUTS Staff Reports

ANTA FE — A new three-digit phone number has replaced the existing and often hard-to-remember ten-digit national suicide prevention and crisis phone number. The new number to call is 9-8-8, and it features a military & veteran feature. Veterans or service members facing a crisis can simply dial 9-8-8, and press option “1” to be immediately linked to the same U.S. Department of Veterans

Affairs support system featured with the old phone number. The old number will remain active and will reroute calls to the new 988 system. Mental health advocates are hoping calling 988 will replace emergency calls to 911 for mental health crises. According to the VA, while 911 dispatchers are prepared to send fi rst responders and support callers during an emergency, staffers linked to the 988 number are counselors specifically trained to immediately handle distraught callers, access records,

and send help. New Mexico has also joined has joined the Gover nor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide Among Ser vice Members,

Veterans, and Their Families. This is a collaboration between states to develop plans in their states to implement the National Strategy for Preventing Veteran Suicide, which provides a framework for identifying priorities, organizing efforts, and developing veteran suicide prevention strategies and outreach at the state level. The New Mexico Department of Veterans Services is the lead agency in New Mexico for this collaboration. DVS Cabinet Secretary Sonya Smith and DVS Field Services Division

Director Robin Wilson were in Alexandria, Va., during the week of Aug. 1 for a meeting with other states’ Governor’s Challenge representatives. “The new national 988 phone number is a tremendous development,” Smith said. “But we will do more here in New Mexico. I am honored that Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has tasked our agency to lead the state’s veteran and service member suicide prevention effort. We’ve learned a lot from our initial meeting and will be implementing a plan soon.”

President Biden signs PACT Act GOV. MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM SHOWS HER SUPPORT Staff Reports

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ANTA FE – Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Aug. 10 issued the following statement after President Joe Biden signed into law the PACT Act:

“On t h i s h i st or ic day, America is keeping its promise to our veterans, providing our fi ve million servicemen and women veterans exposed to burn pits and toxic substances the health care and benefits they deserve. This is an issue

that I worked on extensively during my time in Congress, and I am grateful to President Biden and the Congressional Delegation in getting this critical legislation across the fi nish line. I also want to thank former New Mexico Sen. Tom

Udall, who was integral to efforts to pass initial legislation around burn pits. “So many courageous veterans fought for passage of the PACT Act. Today, I want to highlight one heroic and dedicated New Mexico veteran and his family that I have worked with for many years. On behalf of the state of New Mexico, I want to personally thank New Mexico Air Force National Guard Master Sergeant Jessey Baca and his wife Maria, who have been tireless in their commitment to passing this bill and advocating for fellow veterans. As a result of his exposure to a burn pit in Iraq, Jessey now su ffer s from constr ictive bronchiolitis and other respiratory ailments. He has been willing to tell his story and that story has truly inspired a nation. Master Sergeant Baca, we salute you for a job well done. “New Mexico is home to over 135,000 veterans and we owe a debt of gratitude to each one. Today, we take one more step to make sure all our veterans have the support, healthcare, benefits and thanks they so deserve – and I will continue that fight here in New Mexico.” Jessey and Maria Baca also issued a statement: “It has been a long road

President Joe Biden to get to this point and it has taken a team of dedicated service members, families and public servants to get us here. We are grateful for all of the support, especially from Gov. Lujan Grisham during her time in Congress, during which time she was a champion of veterans at large and those suffering after exposure to burn pits. These veterans have suffered immensely, and we are thankful to the Congressional Delegation for their support and to President Biden and for signing legislation to help make us whole.” As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Gov. Lu jan Grisham was a staunch supporter of veterans affected by burn pits, including as a cosponsor of the Burn Pits Registry Act which became law as part of t he 2013 NDA A , Bu r n P it s Accou nt a bi l it y Ac t , Helping Veterans Exposed to Toxic Chemicals Act, Toxic Exposure Research Act of 2016, and the Helping Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Act, as well as other burn pit-related NDAA provisions.

is a loving husband and father that is committed to serving our people,” Paulene said about her husband. Presidential candidate and current President Nez said the Abeytas symbolize what many young Diné professionals strive for by pursuing and earning a formal education while

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level and they have professional experience with the Navajo Nation that will ser ve the Navajo people well,” Nez said. Nez added he was excited to work with Chad and Pauline. “My wife, Phefelia, and I are excited and looking forward to building on the success of the first term in office alongside Chad and Paulene. With his upbringing, faith, military service, education, professional experience, and family, Chad

people,” Nez said. In addition to funds for senior centers and veterans centers, the $2.5 million for the Westwater Subdivision w ill be combined w ith $3 m i l l ion t hat wa s prev iously approved through the American Rescue Plan Act to deliver electricity and running water to Navajo families for the very first time. The Westwater Subdivision is a 120 -acre piece of land owned by the Navajo Nation near Blanding, Utah. “Vice President Lizer and I visited the Westwater community on several occasions and we spoke with the families that are in need of running water and electricity,” Nez said. “It’s long overdue and we are fully committed to finally connecting these homes to the electric grid and running water and we have to do it toget her by working with the state of Utah, City of Blanding, and

utility partners.” Nez was also joined by a group of American Indian students from Arizona State University for the signing of the resolutions. The students were visiting the capital of the Navajo Nation, as part of ASU’s Tribal Nations Tour, which is comprised of students from various tribal nations who visit schools to talk to elementary and high school students about the importance of higher education and academic careers. “It was wonderful to be joined by the students who are giving back to their communities. It was a good experience for them to see their government in action with the signing of these resolutions. We shared our words of encouragement with them and I hope that it allowed them to learn and to become more interested in running for public office later in life,” Nez said.

will serve our people with great honor and love,” Nez said. “Their strong foundation based on family and faith will allow the Abeyta family to serve all Navajo people with dignity, integrity, and compassion. Working together, we will strive forward to help support our precious children, families, and everyone who needs a hand up. I congratulate the Abeyta family and I look forward to working with them for

the people,” First Lady Phelia Nez said. On Aug. 2, Nez received the most support of all candidates with over 17,000 votes, according to the unofficial results. Upon certification of the primary election results by the Navajo Nation Board of Election Supervisors, Nez and Abeyta will be on the ballot for the positions of President and Vice President in the November general election.

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24 th Navajo Nation Council during the summer session in July. T he a pproved f u nd i ng includes the following: • $11.4 m i l l i o n fo r t he Sh iprock hotel a nd restaurant • $1.6 m i l l io n fo r t h e Ganado Chapter senior and veterans center project • $1.2 million for the Tuba City senior center project • $2 . 2 m i l l io n for t he Tselani/Cottonwood Chapter senior center project • $2 .1 m i l l io n fo r t he Becenti Chapter vetera ns center project • $7. 2 m i l l io n fo r t h e G a d i i a h i / To’ koi C h a pt e r community building project • $2 m i l l ion for t he Nazlini Chapter senior center project • $2 . 5 m i l l io n for t he Westwater community for infrastructure development • $1.6 million for the 2022 Navajo Nation elections • $203,000 for the Tsaile/ Wheatfields cemetery project. “I appreciate the Navajo Nation Council’s support of these resolutions to fu nd community needs for elders, veterans, and families in the Westwater Subd iv ision in Utah who have lived without electricity and running water for far too long. Thank you to the members of Council for advocating for your communities and working together w it h D iv i sion D i r e c t or s, chapter leaders, and others to get these projects across the finish line. With the signing of these resolutions, we w ill deliver much needed services to many of our Diné

upholding the teachings of their elders, and returning home to help and serve their people. “Chad and Paulene were raised by strong parents and grandparents and they now raise their own children with the same love and compassion that they were raised with. They worked hard to earn their law degrees and they immediately returned home to help our people the past few years. They are involved at the community

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Are you prepared if you are forced to retire early? ‘Layin’ it on the line’ By Lawrence Castillo Guest Columnist “Since the pandemic was fi rst declared, over 2 million older workers have exited the workforce for good. But, unfortunately, this is not always by choice.”

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Forced early retirement is a problem for the entire nation. In the period after the

COV I D -19 pa ndem ic wa s declared a national emergency, thousands of older Americans found themselves out of work. A significant segment of those affected by the economic downturn is over age 50. Many of these older workers had no choice other than to enter an unanticipated early retirement. Are you prepared if you have to retire early? Unpl a n ned ret i rement nearly always creates longterm financial insecurity,

especially for the most disproportionately affected group: lower-i ncome sen ior s. I n addition, early retirement has numerous ripple effects on peoples’ personal lives and the economy as a whole. Lower-than anticipated savings and pension payouts, along with the need by some to receive Social Security payouts before full retirement age, means that many seniors will have little to no discretionary income in retirement. As

a result, there is an increased probability that millions of seniors will be downgraded from their comfortable middle-class lives and experience economic hardships for which they are ill-prepared. Only now has the actual number of people impacted by this issue begun to be more apparent. In previous recessions, longevity shielded older Americans to an extent. Postpandemic, it is more likely to be those who are mid-career finding themselves out of work. Nearly 25% of workers surveyed by the National Institute for Retirement Security say that they have moved up their retirement dates due to the pandemic. Can you prepare fo r u n e x p e c t e d e a r l y retirement? Retirement and income planning is and has always been a long-term project. Under normal conditions, it takes many years of strategic investing and saving to accomplish your goals. Yet, even the most meticulously and thoroughly implemented plans are quickly upended by health issues, national emergencies, and economic turbulence. So, are there actions to take to have a better exit if forced to leave your job years ahead of schedule? One place to begin is to meet with your fi nancial advisor to create a reasonable Plan B. Plan B considers all the things that will be unavailable to you due to early retirement. In addition to the loss of steady income, for example, you might be losing employer benefits such as qualified plan matching funds, disability and health insurance, life insurance, wellness programs, or employee assistance programs. Plan B should address worstcase scenarios and outline ways to offset these losses, such as the purchase of lowcost supplemental insurance. Make healthcare coverage decisions a priority. When you leave your job early, you may elect COBRA

Lawrence Castillo coverage if you lose your employer-provided insurance. However, COBRA coverage is both expensive and available for only a limited time. In addition, if you aren’t near Medicare age, you need to partner with a health insurance specialist to ensure that you won’t have coverage gaps when you are not working. Include your spouse in all your planning In general, most fi nancial planning works much better when both spouses are involved. In addition, shared responsibility in managing income, taxes, and investments helps ensure the longevity of your retirement savings. If you are married and pool incomes with your spouse, you should align your retirement plan options with your spouse’s to create maximum efficiency. Planning together gives you better odds of success when maximizing your long-term income, social security benefits, and taxes over time. Summing it up: Early retirement is not something most of us anticipate. Unfortunately, however, circumstances beyond your control could force this decision on you. Making a Plan B now will go a long way toward giving you more control and a greater sense of peace. Also, understanding the implications of the situation will help you avoid making decisions in a panic that could create economic hardships later in your

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‘I Am Groot’ is a lighthearted 20 minute experience By Glenn Kay For the Sun

RATING:  OUT OF  RUNNING TIME: 21 MINUTES (5 ANIMATED SHORTS, ROUGHLY 4 MINUTES PER SHOT)

“I Am Groot” shows the titular character oﬀ as a character with human infant-like tendencies. Photo Credit: Disney a shipmate, but the specific material does not lend itself to as many humorous sights or rib-tickling moments as the previous two shorts. In the end, it’s all very slickly produced. But readers should also be aware that the shorts are little more than an excuse to deliver a gag or two

and little else. There is nothing here that ties into future movies and the programs are over so quickly that there isn’t any character development. Viewers don’t learn anything new about Baby Groot, only that the infant acts just like a curious, jealous and occasionally angry human newborn.

In the end, “I Am Groot” is a lighthearted 20 minutes that’ll provide a few laughs, but isn’t essential in any way. If you already have Disney+ it’s a chuckle, but this title a lone cer t a i n ly shou ld n’t inspire any Marvel fi lm enthusiasts to order the steaming app.

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This series of animated shorts is available to stream exclusively on Disney+. As the summer winds down, August is typically seen as a month that doesn’t offer quite as many high-profile films. 2022 is an anomaly in that there are very few new movies in general. There will certainly be a few notable efforts in the coming weeks, but it truly feels like an abnormally muted close to the season. In fact, the horror/comedy “Bodies Bodies Bodies” is the only new flick arriving at cinemas. It is receiving plenty of positive buzz, but wasn’t screened early enough in this reviewer’s neck of the woods to make print deadlines. Thankfully, there is one unusual property that is being made available on the Disney+ streaming platform and Marvel Studios. “I Am Groot” is a series of very brief animated shorts about the “Guardians of the Galaxy” character that is arriving on Disney+. For those unfamiliar with the fi lm series, the titular tree-like alien generally referred to as Baby Groot is the central protagonist of these episodes. Each segment details an element of the cute plant’s experiences growing up. While the tone is humorous and many cracks revolve around the lead acting just like a human infant, there are a couple of adult-themed gags and shocks in which the character lashes out more violently against foes. “Groot’s First Steps” shows

the protagonist feeling jealous after the arrival of another plant on Star-Lord Peter Quill’s spaceship. The insecure creature breaks free from his pot and attempts to assert dominance as the prime piece of foliage onboard. It features a few chuckles, but is very simple and doesn’t include any real threat to the protagonist or big thrills. “ The Little Guy” fa res better, following Baby Groot exploring the surface of a planet and finding new and tiny lifeforms beneath the dirt. After treating these beings like ants, the alien experiences a comeuppa nce from the dirt-dwellers. More of the jokes land in this segment and the otherworldly visuals and new extraterrestrial beings have a striking appearance. The third and fourth episodes are the best ones in the set. “Groot’s Pursuit” involves the tree-figure in pajamas and wearing a headlamp while investigating an invader on the ship. There’s more suspense in this clip. It also involves an entertaining and unexpected confrontation and an effective fi nal twist at its close. The next shor t, “Groot Takes a Bath,” is a series of simple but genuinely funny sight gags involving the character cleansing himself in an otherworldly mud bath and becoming something of a living Chia Pet. A lot of unexpected foliage begins growing on the figure in a variety of places, resulting in some surprised reactions and entertaining play as the character tries out some new looks. The final bit, “Magnum Opus,” includes an appearance by one of the lead’s best friends. The story involves Baby Groot attempting to paint a family portrait and causing chaos on the ship, destroying important equipment while seeking out necessary art supplies. Like others in the program, this short is well animated. It does feature an entertainingly exasperated comment from

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Blu-ray/DVD Roundup for August 12, 2022 By Glenn Kay For the Sun

elcome to another look at some of the highlights arriving this week on Blu-ray and DVD. It’s a busy edition with major releases as well as interesting independents that earned raves from critics. So, if you can’t go out to the movies or shouldn’t be out in public right now, be sure to give one of these titles a try! BIG NEW RELEASES!

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CALENDAR GIRL: This documentary details the life of Ruth Finley. A p p a r e n t l y, she scheduled ever y si ng le fashion event in New York City under the banner of “Fashion Calendar” for over 70 years, in part creating the entire industry. In 2014 at the age of 95, she sold the business, marking the end of an era. The filmmaker shows her beginnings in 1945 and how the single mother raised three sons while running the operation out of a home office. A small group of critics saw the feature and all of

them enjoyed it. While they commented that there was nothing trailblazing about the storytelling techniques used in the film, they did call it a sweet and moving tribute to a fascinating woman whom many may not know about. For the time being, this is a DVD only release.

fi lm was an effectively zippy tribute to the celebration and that the musical performances were phenomenal to witness. It features Jimmy Buffet, Gary Clark Jr., Earth, Wind and Fire, Al Green, Herbie Hancock, Tom Jones, Aaron Neville, Katy Perry, Pitbull, Bruce Springsteen and Irma Thomas.

JAZZ FEST: A NEW ORLEANS STORY: Shot in 2019, this documentary captures the 50 th anniversary of The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, aka Jazz Fest. Considered by many to be the country’s greatest festival, the event celebrates the music, food, a r t s a nd c u lt u r e of Louisiana. The fi lm crew c a pt u r e t he incredible live acts performing at the show, discuss its history and examine the rich culture of the city. The press enjoyed the footage and most recommended the movie. A small number critiqued the project for being very short and believed that it felt more like a commercial for the festival than an insightful look at its importance. Still, the consensus was that the

MEN: After the sudden suicide of her ex-husband, a woman retreats to a large estate in the English countryside to try and cope with feelings of loss and guilt. Alas, the homeowner and other men in t he com mu nity do little to ca l m her nerves. If anything, they b e g i n m a king unsettling comments that result in feelings of dread and fear. This chiller from writer/ director Alex Garland (“Ex Machina ,” “A nnihilation”) earned more upbeat write-ups than negative reviews. About one third of articles complained that the movie could have been done with more subtlety and felt that the themes of toxic masculinity were delivered with a sledgehammer. But the overall consensus was that while flawed, there were images and moments in the film that were effectively unsettling. They believed that it succeeded in its goal of putting viewers on edge. Jessie Buckley, Rory Kinnear and Paapa Essiedu headline the feature. SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2: Based on the Sega video game, this sequel to the 2020 hit fi nds the heroic hedgehog still living with the humans who discovered him. When they head away on vacation and leave him in charge of the house, the villainous Dr. Robon ik returns to Earth with a new partner. The sinister pair plan on stealing an emerald that will give them the power to destroy the world. Sonic and

his animal pals set out to stop them. The press gave the movie more recommendations than pans. While about a third of reviews described the movie as loud, irritating and exclusively for young kids, the majority thought it was better than the fi rst picture. They wrote that it served as enjoyable family popcorn entertainment and was fi lled with amusing nods to the game that would please fans. It stars James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Natasha Rothwell, Adam Pally and the voices of Ben Schwartz and Idris Elba.

you can now pick up t he double-bill Blu-ray “Lilo & Stitch: 2-Movie C ol le c t io n” that contains the 2002 original fi lm “Lilo & Stitch” and “Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch” made for the direct-to-video market. This is an exclusive release that can only be ordered online after joining the service.

BL A STS F ROM T H E PAST! It’s another great week to pick up some older movies.

Paramount Presents have an interesting new Blu-ray that is making its official and belated debut on the format. “Back to the Beach” (1987) stars Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello who were the original stars of a series of “Beach Party” comedy/musicals in the 1960s. In this follow-up, they are now married and return to the beach to help their kids. The film includes appearances by Bob Denver, Tony Dow, Jerry Mathers, Don Adams, Edd “Kookie” Byrnes, Pee -Wee Her ma n, Con nie Stevens and many more. It has been given a 4K restoration a nd comes w ith a f ilmmaker focus featurette with t he d i rector and a fold-out cover with the original poster. Looking for more? Shout! Factory is premiering a 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray upgrade of the science-fiction / horror picture “Event Horizon” (1997). It’s about a rescue crew who investigate a spaceship that disappeared into a black hole and has now returned. Things don’t go well for the heroes after boarding the ship. Lawrence Fishburne, Sam Neill, Kathleen Quinlan, Joely Richardson and Jason Isaacs headline the cast. It’s a visually spectacular movie, but one that suffered from heavy cuts (apparently, something like 30 minutes) that were made by the studio. Still, the movie has a following

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VIVO: This animated musica l tells the tale of a kinkajou (a rainforest honey bear) named Vivo who happ i l y s p e nd s his days with his human owner. Despite not being able to understand one another, their mutual love of music has formed a bond and the pair perform daily for crowds on the street. After a tragedy, Vivo receives a letter from the master’s old flame hoping to reconnect. The honey bear sets out to deliver an important message, written as a song, to the woman. This film features tunes by Lin-Manuel Miranda and was well-received by critics. A small number believed that the story had some issues and that the fi nal fi lm didn’t deliver the emotional punch it should have. Still, the overwhelming consensus was that this was solid family-friendly entertainment. They claimed the songs were excellent, the characters were charming and the movie effectively dealt with issues like loss in a sensitive manner. The voice cast includes Lin-Manual Miranda, Zoe Saldana, Juan de Marcos Gonzalez, Brian Tyree Henry, Michael Rooker, Nicole Byer and Gloria Estefan.

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oppor t u n it y for me t oo,” Atazhoon explained.

Basketball is something that’s in Atazhoon’s blood.

His dad Cliff Jones played for the University of Arizona from 1991 to 1993. His older brot her Q u i n n pl ayed a t P i ma Com mu n it y Col lege for two years, and this year he’s transferring to play for Yakima Va lley College, in Yakima, Wash. Ata zhoon’s coach Josh Dunlap said it’s a mix of his natural ability and his work ethic that makes Atazhoon a good basketball player. “There’s not that many 6’ 5” guards even in the whole state, much less our class, but I think his work ethic [sets him apart from the rest.],” Dunlap sa id. “We brought him up to the high school program as an eighth grader, and he’s probably been the hardest worker since then; always in the gym first, always out of the gym last. Even during pandemic times, he found a

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allup High’s boys varsity basketball team finished this past season with a record of 16-12, and as the #10 seed in 4A at state. In fact, the team has been district champions for the past four years, and part of that is all due to Khohanon Atazhoon. And now he’s going on to play basketball in college Atazhoon signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kan. on Aug. 6. In an inter view with the Sun, he explained why he chose that school. “I chose it because they offered me everything; tuition is free and [I want to] just to be around a Native e n v i r o n m e n t . I t ’s a b i g

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Finally, Universal is presenting the Dwayne Johnson v ideo game adaptation of “Doom” (2005) in a 4K Ultra HD

ON THE TUBE! And you can fi nd all of the week’s TV-themed releases listed below. “Candace Cameron Bure 4-Film Collection: A Christmas Detour, Christmas Under Wraps, Journey Back to Christmas, Switched for Christmas” (Hallmark) DVD “Green Planet” (BBC) 4K

They are also putting out “Learning to Drive” (2014) under the Shout! Select line. This film is about a Manhattan w r iter who takes driving lessons from a Sikh instructor – the two become close friends as they discuss their problems during their trips in the car. It stars Patricia Clarkson and Ben

You can also pick up a Bluray of the Hong Kong genre flick “Dr. Lamb” (1992) from Unea r thed F i l m s . I t ’s about a cr a zed t a x i driver stalking women. The d i s c c ome s with a 2K restoration of the uncut version, a movie expert commentary, an interview with the fi lmmaker behind the project and various academics speaking about the title. It also comes with a trailer.

Y O U KNOW, FOR KIDS! Here a re some titles that may appeal to kids. “Gulliver Returns” (Shout! Factory) DVD “Lilo & Stitch: 2-Movie Collection” (2002 and 2005) (Disney Movie Club Exclusive) Blu-ray “Vivo” (Sony) Blu-ray

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and now fans can watch it with optimal picture quality. This 25th anniversary edition also comes with an archival director and producer commentary, making-of featurettes, “secrets” with an optional commentary, an unfi lmed rescue scene with conceptual art and more.

Khohanon Atazhoon signed his letter of intent to play basketball for Haskell Indian Nations University in Lawrence, Kan. on Aug. 6. Photo Credit: Gervana Begaye

court, found a weight room, and he always did what he could.” W hen a sked what he’s looking forward to most in his next chapter, Atazhoon said he’s looking forward to getting the chance to continue to play the spor t he loves. “I’m looking forward to my education and just continuing to play the sport of basketball, just keep it going at the highest level possible. Hopefully [I’ll] make it far from there,” Atazhoon said. Dunlap said his advice to Atazhoon was to make sure to “stay hungry.” “I think people get complacent thinking ‘Okay, I got my scholarship, that was it.’ But I think there’s a whole other level he can achieve if he pushes himself,” Dunlap said.

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Applications and additional information regarding positions can be found on the County web site www.co.mckinley. nm.us Dezirie Gomez, CPO Human Resource Director ***

following i positions: i i POSITION Maintenance Worker SNAPS SA Coordinator Misdemeanor Compliance Officer DEPARTMENT Facilities Management Community Services Compliance Office FOR BEST CONSIDERATION DATE August 12, 2022 August 12, 2022 August 12, 2022 Applications and additional information regarding positions can be found on the County web site www.co.mckinley. nm.us Dezirie Gomez, CPO Human Resource Director LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF McKINLEY In the Matter of the Estate of No. D-1113-PB-2022-00035 THOMAS MICHAEL PINO, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS MARGARET W. PINO has

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You or your attorney are hereby directed to file a pleading or motion in response to the Complaint to quiet title on file herein on or before 20 days from the date of the last publication of this Notice in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court, Eleventh Judicial District of the State of New Mexico, sitting within and for the County of McKinley, that being the Court in which said Complaint is filed, and to serve a copy of the same pleading or motion upon Plaintiffs or Plaintiffs’ attor-

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neys, Mason & Isaacson, P.A., 104 East Aztec, P.O. Box 1772, Gallup, New Mexico 87305, (505- 722-4463). Unless a responsive pleading or motion is entered by you in this cause on or before the above date, judgment will be rendered against you by default. The general object of said action is to quiet the title of the following-described property in McKinley County, New Mexico: The Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE ¼ NW ¼) of Section Thirty (30) in Township Thirteen North (T13N), Range Seventeen West (R17W), N.M.P.M., McKinley County, New Mexico. TOGETHER WITH an access easement as follows: A 12 foot wide strip of land lying in the NW1/4 of the NE ¼ of Section 30, township 13 North, Range 17 West, N.M.P.W., McKinley County, New Mexico, the Center line of which strip being described as follows: Commencing at the north ¼ corner of said section 30; Thence S00 degrees 34’ 03” E along the ¼ section line 1248.19’ to the real point of beginning; WITNESS the District Judge of the Eleventh Judicial District Court of the State of New

Mexico, and the Seal of said Court this _____ day of July, 2022. Clerk of the District Court By Published: Gallup Sun August 5, 2022 August 12, 2022 August 19, 2022 *** LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Gallup Housing Authority (GHA) will conduct its monthly Board of Commissioners meeting on Friday, August 19, 2022, at 9:00 am MST. GHA will conduct the meeting at the main office, located at 203 Debra Dr. Gallup, New Mexico 87301. Interested parties may obtain a copy of the agenda, or specific agenda items, at the Gallup Housing Authority office. The meeting is open to the public except for items to be considered in the closed session. Documents are available in various accessible formats and interested parties may also participate by phone. If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or accessible format to participate in the meeting, please contact GHA at (505) 722-4388, at least (1) week before the meeting,

or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Gallup Housing Authority Gallup, McKinley County, New Mexico By:/S/ Alfred Abeita, Chairman of the Board *** REQUEST FOR QUOTES SERVICE VALVES REPLACEMENT – Morgan Site RFQ# 16-04-2022 GALLUP HOUSING AUTHORITY August 1, 2022 The Gallup Housing Authority is requesting qualified Contractors provide a written quotation for: Replace Residential Water Service Valves – Morgan Site as described in the quote package. You are invited to submit a faxed or emailed quote to be received by Mike Burnside, Project Coordinator, for the Gallup Housing Authority. The Housing Authority Main office is located at 203 Debra Drive, Gallup, NM 87302, phone number (505) 722-4388. Contact

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Read online at gallupsun.com Mike Burnside to receive a quote packet and to make an appointment if you wish to see the site. Your written quote must be submitted no later than 3:00 PM, FRIDAY, August 19, 2022, at the Gallup Housing Authority Main office or by email to Mike.Burnside@ galluphousing.com. Quotes received after this date and time will not be accepted. This Request for Quote is a Small Purchase as defined by New Mexico Statutes Annotated, Chapter 13-1-125, and shall not exceed $60,000. The Gallup Housing Authority

reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotes or any part thereof and to waive any informality in any quote not deemed in the best interest of the Housing Authority. Please refer any questions regarding this Request for Quotes in writing (via e-mail) to: Mike.Burnside@galluphousing.com. Published: Gallup Sun August 12, 2022 *** PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby

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given that the County of McKinley will receive competitive sealed bids for IFB #2023-02 Bulk Diesel Fuel until Monday, August 22, 2022 at 2:00 P.M., Local Time, at which time bids will be opened on the County’s electronic bid portal and as more particularly set out in the specifications. Bids may be submitted through the Mercell electronic bid portal on the McKinley County website at:

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https://www.co.mckinley. nm.us/212/Bids-RFPs-Solicitations. McKinley County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive informalities. For more information please contact Hugo G. Cano at (505) 7223868, Ext. 1010 or hugo.cano@ co.mckinley.nm.us. The Procurement Code, Sections 13-1-28 Through 13-1-199, NMSA, 1978 imposes civil and criminal penalties for code violations. In addition the New Mexico criminal statutes impose felony/ penalties for illegal bribes, gratuities and kickbacks.

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Chairman, Board of Commissioners PUBLISHED: Friday, August 12, 2022, The Gallup Sun *** ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF GALLUP, NEW MEXICO

Public notice is hereby given that the City of Gallup, New Mexico, desires to purchase the following: GRASS SEED As more particularly set out in the Bid documents, copies of which may be obtained from the City of Gallup Purchasing Division, 110 W. Aztec Ave., Gallup, New Mexico 87301; or contact Frances Rodriguez, Purchasing Director via email at frodriguez@gallupnm. gov. Copies are available for viewing or can be downloaded from: https://app.negometrix.

com/buyer/3226 Electronically submitted bids for such will be received at the Office of the Purchasing Department until 2:00 P.M. (LOCAL TIME) on August 25, 2022 when bids will be opened and read aloud in the City Hall Purchasing Conference Room via virtual conference/video calls or through other virtual means.

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INTER-TRIBAL INDIAN CEREMONIAL: A PHOTO RETROSPECTIVE 10 am to 7 pm @ the Rex Museum (on the corner of Highway 66 and Third Street). The City of Gallup invites you to celebrate the centennial of Inter-Tribal Indian Ceremonial through images and objects, an exhibition curated by OFPL. The exhibit will run through September 2022. Email tmoe@gallupnm.gov for more information.

CHESS CLUB 4:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join the chess club at OFPL! Through the game of chess, members

of the club are able to bond and improve their chess skills! Each Tuesday people can learn and practice chess theory and strategy together. Each Saturday a tournament will be held. Prizes will be awarded! All ages are welcome, although this is targeted at the age 8-18 range. Participants do not need to attend every event. Email pneilson@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

CREATIVE CORNER – DREAMCATCHERS, PINCH POTS, AND BASKET WEAVING 3 pm in-person @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Celebrate and honor 100 years of the Intertribal Indian Ceremonial by creating your own dreamcatchers, pinch pots, and baskets. Craft supplies will

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The City of Gallup has transitioned to a new e-Bid/RFP software system powered by Mercell. All solicitations will be released electronically through Mercell and responses from bidders must be submitted electronically through this online platform. By using Mercell, prospective bidders will be provided with all information regarding a bid including addendums and changes to the project requirements. Mercell is a completely free service for all respondents. Prior to submitting a proposal, respondents are required to set up their free account with Mercell. Register your company at Negometrix.com. Only ELECTRONICIALLY SUBMITTED BID PROPOSALS will now be accepted; system will not accept bids submitted

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be provided. For more information email jwhitman@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291. SATURDAY, AUG. 13

ARTSCRAWL 7 pm to 9 pm @ Downtown Gallup. Come experience local and professional art, artist demonstrations, gallery openings, live music, hands-on crafts, and games for the kids.

AERIAL ARTS DEMONSTRATION BY MEEK WATCHMAN 7:30 pm @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). During ArtsCrawl, enjoy an aerial lyra demonstration by gallupARTS’ Summer 2022 Creative-in-Residence, Meek Watchman.

ART ON THE FENCE 7 pm to 9 pm. During

ArtsCrawl, meet the six artists behind the Centennial Ceremonial Art on the Fence project. Find them next to their installations long Coal Avenue between 1st and 2nd Streets.

SHOW OPENING: “MADE IN NATIVE AMERICA” @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). A show exploring issues of authenticity in Native American art by Guest Curator Karl Bautista. “Made in Native America” will be on view through September 3.

RUMMAGE SALE 8 am to 1 pm @ the corner of Coal Avenue and Puerco. The sale benefits a Future Pregnancy Support Center in Gallup. For more information or to donate items call (505) 870-1703.

FAMILY STORYTIME Join OFPL @ 2 pm on Saturdays inside the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) for storytime activities, songs, rhymes, and readaloud stories every week! This week, experience the rain, its beauty and importance to the earth. Age 0-4. Email bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

GALLUP 9TH ST. FLEA MARKET 9 am to 5 pm @ 340 9th Street. The Gallup 9th Street Flea Market is one of the largest Native American markets in the United States. With more than 500 vendors and as many as 10,000 visitors each week,

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you can find food, crafts, jewelry, livestock, and household goods. SUNDAY, AUG. 14

LAST DAY OF GALLUP INTERTRIBAL INDIAN CEREMONIAL MONDAY, AUG. 15

MIGHTY CHONDRIA KIDS 4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) for a STREAM workshop for kids and tweens (5-12). STREAM workshops explore topics in Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. This week they’ll be making water-powered alarm clocks. Water clocks are one of the oldest time measuring systems. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a firstcome, first-served basis. Email bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. TUESDAY, AUG. 16

WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB OFPL’s book club book for July was “Sankofa” by Chibundu Onuzo. Discussion will be held on Zoom or in person at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) at 6 pm. Refreshments will be served! Email bmartin@gallupnm. gov or call 505-863-1291 for more information.

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WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17

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THURSDAY, AUG. 18

LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD MEETING 5 pm LIVE on Zoom. Join the Zoom Meeting at https://us02web.zoom. us/j/89314239454 or at Meeting ID: 893 1423 9454. Email tmoe@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

VIRTUAL GUEST CURATOR TALK: KARL BAUTISTA 6 pm LIVE on the gallupARTS Facebook page

AUGUST FILMS: THE POWER OF LIBRARIES 4 pm @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). This month Zollinger Library is showing the power of libraries. The film screenings are free and open to all students and staff as well as the community. Popcorn available, first come first served. This week’s movie is “The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice.” For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu.

EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 9 am to 12 pm. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program makes funding available to assist households that are unable to pay rent or utilities. Join New Mexico Legal Aid at Octavia Fellin Public Library every Thursday from 9 am-Noon for assistance completing the ERAP application. They will be onsite for walk-ins ready to provide help in keeping safe, stable, and affordable housing. Appointments are also available by contacting New Mexico Legal Aid at (505) 722-4417. Email: bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

SAVE THE DATE FRIDAY, AUG. 19

NATIONAL KOOL-AID DAY @ the UNM-Gallup Zollinger Library (705 Gurley Ave.). Zollinger Library will celebrate National Kool-Aid Day by giving out free Kool-Aid. Just drop by the library and get your free drink with every checkout. For questions please call 505-863-7531 or email markos@unm.edu. SATURDAY, AUG. 20

EMPLOY MCKINLEY JOB FAIR 10 am to 4 pm @ El Morro Event Center and El Morro Theatre (207 W. Coal Ave.). Open to everyone. Three workshops from 10am12pm. Learn how to do a cover letter, resume, and interview etiquettes. Job Fair from 12pm-4pm. Twenty (20) employers will be in attendance. Email hannah. madrid@riowestmall.com for more information. MONDAY, AUG. 22

TWEENS WHO STREAM 4 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join OFPL for interactive STREAM workshops. This week they’ll be building small water slides. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, first-served basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl.online. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

GMCS SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 1 pm-2 pm @ SSC 640 Boardman Dr. TUESDAY, AUG. 23

REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING 9 am @ 207 W. Hill Ave.

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

6 pm @ City Council Chambers, Gallup City Hall (110 W. Aztec Ave.). The meeting will also be streamed on the City of Gallup’s Facebook page at City of Gallup, New Mexico Government. THURSDAY, AUG. 25

NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WITH COUNCILOR LINDA GARCIA, DIST. 1 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm @ Gallup Senior Center (607 N. 4th St.). FRIDAY, AUG. 26

NAVAJO RUG WEAVING 10 am to 2 pm @ the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Learn the fundamentals and techniques of rug weaving in traditional Diné style, including warping, carding and spinning. Please bring your own weaving materials and/or projects. Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information. SATURDAY, AUG. 27

WE READ, WE TALK HYBRID BOOK CLUB OFPL’s book club book for July was “Sankofa” by Chibundu Onuzo. Discussions will be held on Zoom or in person at the Main Library (115 W. Hill Ave.) at 2 pm. Refreshments will be served! Email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call 505-8631291 for more information.

TURQUOISE NTR TEAM ROPING EVENT All Day @ Red Rock Park (825 Outlaw Rd., Church Rock). Don’t miss the beauty of the red rocks at the Turquoise Roping at Red Rock Park. Spectator entrance is free! ONGOING

“MADE IN NATIVE AMERICA” @ ART123 Gallery (123 W. Coal Ave.). A show exploring issues of authenticity in Native American art by Guest Curator Karl Bautista. “Made in Native America” will be on view through September 3.

GALLUPARTS EXTENDS HOURS 12 pm-6 pm Tuesdays through Saturdays (123 W. Coal Ave.)

GOOGLE CAREER CERTIFICATE SCHOLARSHIP Jump-start your career with a Google Career Certificate scholarship. Prepare

for entry-level positions in data analytics, IT support, project management, or user experience design - no college degree or relevant experience required. Apply for a scholarship at ofpl. online now through April 30. For more info email bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

RMCHCS UPDATED VISITOR POLICIES Due to the recent downward trend of COVID-19 cases, RMCHCS has reinstated its visitor policy. The visitor policy supports two people per family member who have passed the coronavirus screening. Visitors must be 17 years old or older. Visitors must show documentation of COVID-19 vaccination. Visiting hours are Monday - Sunday 4 pm 8 pm.

RMCHCS COVID-19 TEST/ VACCINE/BOOSTER CLINIC SIX MONTHS AND OLDER If your baby is six months old or older, they are now eligible for the first and second boosters. Must wait four months out to receive the second booster.

12 YEARS OLD AND OLDER ONLY those with certain immune deficiencies are eligible for the first and second boosters. Must wait four months out to receive the second booster.

50 YEARS AND OLDER If you’re 50 years and older, you are eligible for a second booster, and must wait four months out to receive the next booster. COVID testing is available for patients meeting testing criteria and who have established care with one of RMCHCS’s providers. For individuals seeking to establish care, please see or call patient access clerk for more information. If you are not enrolled with RMCHCS, you must call College Clinic at 505-863-1820. RAPID COVID TESTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.

To post a nonprofit or civic event in the calendar section, please email: gallupsunevents@gmail.com or fax: (505) 212-0391. Deadline: Monday at 5 pm.

4 pm every Wednesday @ OFPL’s main library (115 W. Hill Ave.). Weekly film screenings of award-winning, classics, documentaries, newly released, and

FAMILY STORYTIME Join OFPL @ 11 am on Wednesdays inside the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) for storytime activities, songs, rhymes, and read-aloud stories every week! This week, learn about rivers, ponds, and lakes, as well as the wildlife that rely on them for survival. Age 0-4. Email bmartin@ gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291 for more information.

CRAFTY KIDS 4 pm. Join OFPL in the Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.) for family-friendly crafts and step-by-step tutorials for all skill levels. Supply kits are available at OFPL on a first-come, firstserved basis using the Supply Request Form at ofpl. online. This week they will be making back-to-school themed pencil toppers. For more information email: bmartin@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 863-1291.

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4:30 pm @ OFPL’s Children’s Branch (200 W. Aztec Ave.). Join the chess club at OFPL! Through the game of chess, members of the club are able to bond and improve their chess skills! Each Tuesday people can learn and practice chess theory and strategy together. Each Saturday a tournament will be held. Prizes will be awarded! All ages are welcome, although this is targeted at the age 8-18 range. Participants do not need to attend every event. Email pneilson@gallupnm.gov or call (505) 8631291 for more information.

specially selected films. This week’s film is “The Matrix Resurrection” (2021).

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FROM HOMELESSNESS TO HOME OWNERSHIP Richard F. Kontz, Executive Director, Gallup Housing Authority I have been reviewing various editorials and articles printed in the local press on the “alcohol problem” as it relates to street people and homelessness; and after previously talking with several people who operate at the ground level with this problem it feels like the following approach seems to be the common thought process. 1 – The eventual outcome of the “continuum of care” for the homeless should result in two things: They eventually get and hold a job and they eventually obtain affordable housing. In the process they become productive citizens of Gallup. 2 – The pipeline for housing would be: Homelessness to shelter to transitional housing to low-income rental housing to affordable home ownership. 3 – To get off the streets they first need to be detoxed and linked to sound counseling so they can begin to break free from their addictions and other issues which keep them on the streets. 4 – Then they would be placed into shelter housing if they are willing to stay in a counseling program. Counseling should not only be proven secular counseling methods but should also allow for spiritual counseling of their choice. And it should be evidence based. 5 – Eventually they will receive job counseling, education and job skills development making them able to get a job and move into transitional housing. Criteria would be set up where they stay there if they continue their counseling and continue with jobs training and development and hold a job. 6 – After they have been stable through counseling, obtained and held a job they can be graduated out of transitional housing into either low income or market rate rental housing depending on the level of income they make. 7 – After time progresses eventually, they would make enough income to afford to purchase a home of their own. Also, part of their program of education, training and counseling would be to learn to manage their finances and credit in a manner to position them to purchase their own home. The people I talked to all believe that is the path; and that we as a community need to put the pieces of the puzzle together to make it work. However, there are major limiting factors to be considered: [1] First, is the false assumption that all the street people need is “high quality professional” counseling and that all these people wandering the streets are just waiting for the offer of perfect counseling. Well, folks that just is not true. I have talked with many of these people – most do not want help – they choose that lifestyle. [2] The second is the lack of [meaningful] Jobs being created in our local economy. This would be a job which pays a level of pay, which enables a person to not only support themselves and their family but, pays enough to allow for saving of funds toward the purchase of an affordable house. There are other factors to be considered but these are the main two limiting factors.

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